The actual planning part of weddings doesn’t take much apart from time. There are a few things, however, I’d suggest picking up before you start planning your perfect day! Find my suggestions and faves below. THE PLANNER – This is quite possibly the most … [Read more...]
Who Pays For What?
These days, who pays for what in the wedding get-up can be however you want it to be! Often, the bride and groom pay for the whole thing themselves. But! If you are the traditional type and like to stick to the books, here is a breakdown of who traditionally pays for what in the … [Read more...]
Insurance: To Consider Before You Get Married
Here is some great-to-know information from an insurance expert. Read up! Cake- Check, Reception Hall- Check, Invitations Sent- Check…. you planned the big day perfectly and thought everything through hundreds of times, but did you overlook something that you and your spouse … [Read more...]
The new (bad) economy: a guide to smarter event planning
RULE #1: SET YOUR BUDGET BEFORE YOU START PLANNING To all of those that have champagne taste on a Martinelli’s budget, the best thing that you can do is to set your budget FIRST. Who among us hasn’t wanted more than what we can afford? If you put realistic budgetary limits … [Read more...]
Budget Buster – A Wedding RSVP Nightmare
A cautionary tale Wedding #3 of our 2009 spring wedding season was beautiful. A year of planning happily ended on a high note, guests were happy, the couple was happy. However, let's rewind to four weeks before the wedding. Of the 225 folks that the couple had invited, only … [Read more...]